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In pictures: New £9.4 million county mortuary officially opens in Northampton with aim to deliver 'joined-up' approach to post-mortem services

A new £9.4 million county mortuary has officially opened in Northampton, with the aim to deliver a “joined-up” approach to post-mortem services.

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Defiant food truck owners say THEY ARE NOT LEAVING Northampton's Market Square despite council demands

The owners of two food trucks in Northampton say they are NOT LEAVING the Market Square despite the council telling them they need to be gone by the end of the day.

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PICTURES: Dozens of 'outraged' protestors meet at Northampton Market Square in support of food trucks evicted by WNC

Dozens of 'outraged' protestors met at Northampton Market Square in support of two food trucks who have been given eviction letters by the council.

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West Northamptonshire councillor submits conduct complaint over potential confidentiality breach

A former Reform councillor has submitted a complaint to the monitoring officer about the leader of the council revealing the subject matter of a complaint against her, which has since been dropped.

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West Northamptonshire Council wins controversial yellow box appeal battle – but Yellow Box Guru vows fight is not over

West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has successfully overturned an appeal against its controversial yellow box junction enforcement camera in Northampton – but the campaigner behind the case says the fight is not over.

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Major roadworks set to hit Northampton streets in May with multiple closures planned

A series of road closures and traffic restrictions are set to affect motorists across Northampton and surrounding villages throughout May as West Northamptonshire Council rolls out a programme of maintenance and improvement works.

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29-year-old from Northampton crowned Ms Galaxy UK as she vouches for impact pageantry has had on her life

A 29-year-old from Northampton was recently crowned Ms Galaxy UK 2026/27 and she has vouched for the positive impact that pageantry has had on her life over the past 13 years.

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Windows and fencing damaged at Daventry building as offenders attempt to gain access

Windows and fencing at a Daventry building were damaged, as offenders attempted to gain access.

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Northamptonshire survivors of predator who deliberately infected others with HIV encouraged to come forward

Police who investigated the case of a man who has been jailed for serious sexual offences in Northumbria believe he met with men up and down the country.

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Delapré repairs, Dunster Street flats and Far Cotton storage among latest Northampton planning applications

A number of planning applications affecting Northampton have been published this week, highlighting a mix of heritage repairs, housing changes and business proposals that will be open for public comment.

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Meet the passionate 26-year-old behind studio for creators, founders and small businesses in Northampton

Meet the passionate 26-year-old behind a new creative studio for creators, founders and small businesses to use to their advantage in Northampton.

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WANTED: Police searching for Northampton man in connection with driving offence

A Northampton man is wanted by police in connection with a driving offence.

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One of final two remaining businesses at former Workbridge site urges support from Northampton community

One of the final two remaining businesses at the former Workbridge site has urged support from the Northampton community, as many do not know they are still open.

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More speculative planning applications 'expected' in West Northamptonshire as council couldn't prove five-year housing land supply

West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has been told it is at risk of facing an increased number of speculative planning applications, after a recent appeal found it could not prove it had a five-year housing land supply.

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Make a splash at Wicksteed Park’s annual World Puddle Jumping Championships

The World Puddle Jumping Championships have returned for another year of splashingly-good fun - with competitors urged to submit their entries.

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Look inside country home with 'characterful' interior and nearly six acres of land in Northamptonshire village

A country home in a Northamptonshire village, complete with “characterful” interior and nearly six acres of land, has been added to the market.

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200 hens rescued by Northamptonshire charity now looking for new homes

New homes are needed for 200 hens rescued by Northamptonshire’s Animals In Need.

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Graffiti artist Binty Bint transforms Sixfields reuse container to boost recycling in Northampton

A new reuse collection container at Northampton’s Household Waste Recycling Centre (HRWC) has been given a striking new look thanks to a collaboration between FCC Environment and local graffiti artist Binty Bint.

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Elderly man told detective he'd been 'blackmailed' into handing over thousands to his alleged killer

Martin Glynn used some of his final words to tell a police officer that he had been forced to pay thousands to the man accused of killing him

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Protest planned at Northampton’s Market Square on Friday morning opposing council's move to boot traders off site

More than 100 people are reportedly set to descend on to Northampton’s Market Square on Friday morning in protest against the council’s decision to boot two food trucks off the site with just four days’ notice.